India, July 21 -- Maritime security concerns in the Middle East have intensified after a commercial tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Tensions over this issue were high given recent events related to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. The incident has caused authorities to keep close watch on maritime activity while investigations proceed on what caused the attack.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest LIVE News: Tanker Reports Projectile Strike in Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO confirmed that this happened "approximately 8nm north east of Limah, Oman within the Strait of Hormuz." According to the UKMTO's release on the incident, the tanker reports having been struck by an unknown proje...